Pakistan’s military has said a soldier and four rebel fighters have been killed in a shoot-out during a raid near the border with Afghanistan. The military said two soldiers were also injured during …
ISIS attack hits Kabul as Pompeo joins Afghanistan peace talks
Meanwhile, the U.S. military announced a sudden visit to the Mideast by long-range, nuclear-capable B-52H bombers, underlining America’s continuing presence in the region.
Exclusive: NATO allies ‘dismayed’ by Trump Afghanistan withdrawal decision, says former commander
America’s NATO allies were “dismayed” by President Trump’s decision to draw down American troops in Afghanistan and undercut the mission goal of preventing a return of al Qaeda, said former NATO …
Afghanistan
Our work in Afghanistan includes the influential ‘Open Jirga’ discussion and debate series, and support for local independent media essential to the country’s future.
Afghanistan’s Open Jirga
BBC Media Action joined forces with the BBC Afghan Service and Radio Television Afghanistan (RTA) to make the debate programme Open Jirga (jirga means ‘assembly’ in Afghan languages).
As Pompeo Meets Taliban, Security Fears in Afghanistan Grow After at Least Eight Killed in Rocket Attack
Dozens were injured in the attack on a residential area in Kabul which has been claimed by a local Islamic State group.
In Afghanistan, fears of assassination overshadow hopes of peace
Human rights workers, moderate religious scholars and civil society activists are being killed in wave of targeted attacks …
Afghanistan: footage shows aftermath of rocket strikes in Kabul – video
The explosions, close to the diplomatic quarter, set embassies’ warning sirens blaring two days before a major donor conference for Afghanistan in Geneva …
Afghanistan: Donors Should Support Rights Gains
Get updates on human rights issues from around the globe. Join our movement today. (Geneva) – Afghanistan ’s foreign donors meeting in Geneva, beginning November 23, 2020, should prioritize funding …
Pakistan’s role is pivotal in achieving peace in Afghanistan: EU official
Says Pakistan has keys to most of Afghanistan’s locked aspects, ahead of the Afghan Donor Conference in Geneva on Nov 23-24 …